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13-15 months Physical Development
Baby Center- Mothers AnswersEnjoying filling and emptying containers with small objects.
Cruises along furniture. Also, will crwal forward and backwards in varying speed. -
13 months Intellectual Developement
Shows interest in new textures by rubbing fingers over surfaces.
May attempt to imitate words others say.
Is able to fit round blocks into found holes in form board. -
16-18 months intellectual development
Remembers where objects belong. Begins to figure things out by thought and process. Says "No" more than any other word. May use two word phrases. -
16-18 months physical development
Baby Center- Experts AnswersWalks into ball and is able to kick the ball. Pushes and pulls large toys around the floor. Also, likes to grab anything and everything. -
19-21 months physical developement
Walks sideways and backwards. Loves to run, jump, and climb. Begins to say one hand more than others. Holds two objects in hand easily. Builds tower of five or six blocks. -
19-21 months intellectual Development
Baby Center- Mothers AnswersLooks at books for longer periods of time, studying pictures. Likes to make marks on paper with big crayon. Has a vocabulary of about 20 words. Matches sounds to the animals that make them. -
22-24 months physical development
Walks with more coordination and assurance. Throws ball into basket. Jumps with both feet off the floor. Shows increased coordination and smoother hand and finger movement. snips paper with scissors. -
22-24 months intellectual developement
May be able to draw crude pictures and interpret what they are. May be able to recall what is lost and where it might be. Has a vocabulary of 50 words . Countinues to ask "What's that?" -
24-30 months physical development
Enjoys running but is unable to measure sudden stops. May collide with other people or obstacles. Climbs everywhere indoors, even in forbidden places. Plays on swings, ladders, and other playground equipment. Opens doors by turning knobs. Can soap hands and arms easily. -
24-30 months intellectual development
Baby Center- Mother's AnswersUnderstands cause and effect in terms of own behavior. Enjoys playing house and imitating family situations. Uses words to make requests. Vocabulary starts at 200 words and increases to 500 or more words in this period. -
30-36 months physical development
Goes up stairs by alternating feeth, but goes down one foot at a time. Climbs up slide ladder and slides down. Walks on tiptoes. Turns door knobs with greater strength. Takes objects apart and puts them back together. Makes mud pies and sand castles. Eats with a fork. -
30-36 months intellectual development
Becomes more skilled in putting puzzles together. recognizes self in photograph. Can remember and follow three-step commands. Vocabulary starts at about 500 words and increses to 900 words or 1000 in three word sentences, including verbs. Starts to use past tense and plurals. -
Physical Developement Activities for a four year old
A physical developement activity appropriate for a four year old would be a balance beam. The balance beam helps the child learn to walk one foot in front of the other using their balance. -
Physical Developement Activity for a 5 year old
A five year old should be to hit a ball with a bat, throw the ball, and also run. At the age of five the child should have hand eye coordination and the abilty to run. -
Physical Activity for a 6 year old
Six year olds enjoy competition and have the motor skills to be able to do obsticale courses. You may use house hold items to build a course. This is a fun activity that allows the children to release their engergy, and also exercise.
